The Rockets, however, would lose in overtime. Lakers Acquire Robert Horry in Four-Player Deal. Horry has stated this victory to be the second-most proudest of his career, following the 1995 NBA Finals. During the following season, the Spurs reached the playoffs and went on to win the 2005 NBA Finals. Horry said that out of his 7 championship victories, this was the one he was the most proud of because the Rockets were the sixth seed in the Western Conference.[10]. Horry was one of only four players to have won back-to-back NBA championships with two teams as of 2007. Horry was also known as "Big Shot Bob" but personally preferred the "Rob" alternative. Lost in the Finals to Detroit Pistons, 4-1. The winning team of th… Horry’s biggest shot came in the 2002 postseason. [16] In 2005, he became the second player after John Salley to win the NBA championship with three teams. [8], Horry's clutch tendencies were apparent as early as his rookie year. This is a list of NBA players with most championships won as a player. [2][3][4] Horry now works as a commentator on Spectrum SportsNet for the Lakers. He … May 26, 2002, Western Conference Finals, Game 4, April 30, 2007, Western Conference First Round, Game 4, San Antonio Spurs at, Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 25 March 2021, at 18:52. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Players with careers of similar quality and shape (thru 2019-20), Note, this is done in an automated way, so we apologize for any errors, & please. [citation needed]. He earned the nickname "Big Shot Rob",[a] because of his clutch shooting in important games; he is widely considered to be one of the greatest clutch performers and winners in NBA history. [citation needed], In 2009, he was one of the "NBA Legends" to play in the 2009 NBA Asia Challenge against the Philippine Basketball Association All-Stars at Araneta Coliseum in Manila. LeBron James passes Robert Horry for most career NBA Finals 3's in NBA history. So what fueled Horry so much in the Finals? However, the ball bounced right to Horry, who hit a three-pointer as time expired to win Game 4 100–99. Shot location data available for the 1996-97 through 2020-21 seasons. Eventually, the Lakers cut the lead to 99–97 with 11.8 seconds to play. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. He shot 39.2% from three-point range in his Finals career. He played 16 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA), winning seven championships, the most of any player not to have played on the 1960s Boston Celtics. In Game 7 of the 1993 Western Conference Semifinals against the Seattle SuperSonics, Horry nailed a clutch jumper with the shot clock expiring and 33 seconds left in regulation to put the Rockets up 93–91. His clutch performances in the playoffs have earned him the nickname "Big Shot Rob" or "Big Shot Bob." In the Finals against the Philadelphia 76ers, the Lakers dropped Game 1 before winning Game 2. Horry had been criticized in Houston for not taking enough shots and felt that was what prompted the Rockets to trade him. Robert Horry won 7 NBA championships (the most of anybody not on the 1960s Boston Celtics) and never lost in the Finals. Horry went 0–18 on three-pointers in the series and the Lakers were eliminated in six games. In the 2001–02 season, Horry was the backup power forward to Samaki Walker, although he started in 23 games. 7 NBA championships ( the most of anybody not on the 1960s Boston Celtics and! 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